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Jan 11, 2010 10:15 PM
My youngest son, who lives in D.C., is attending a "beer tasting" at a Washington bar tonight. The festivities are to mark the debut of Great Lakes Beer in our Nation's Capital.

I wonder if they saved a few kegs of Chritstmas Ale to mark the occassion?
Jan 11, 2010 10:15pm
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Jan 11, 2010 10:29 PM
One of the few times the people in Ohio can feel ahead of the curve and chic I guess.
Jan 11, 2010 10:29pm
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Jan 11, 2010 11:08 PM
What? Where is this event and dammit why did I not know!
Jan 11, 2010 11:08pm
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Jan 12, 2010 1:03 AM
Now if only we could get a few more bars in Columbus to carry Great Lakes!
Jan 12, 2010 1:03am
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Jan 12, 2010 1:10 AM
krambman wrote: Now if only we could get a few more bars in Columbus to carry Great Lakes!
hell just go to a whole foods store in columbus, they have it there on tap
Jan 12, 2010 1:10am
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Jan 12, 2010 7:40 AM
ptown_trojans_1 wrote: What? Where is this event and dammit why did I not know!
I'll contact my son today and post the location.
Jan 12, 2010 7:40am
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Jan 12, 2010 10:14 PM
Found it...The Big Hunt, near Dupont Circle. That is awesome, as it is 2 blocks from where I work. It also looks like it was not a 1 time thing and will continue to ship taps and six packs to stores in the near future.

Oh, I hope the Christmas Ale can get out here. Heaven.

Awesome and I was just telling my boss about how great Great Lakes brews are.
http://dcbeer.com/2010/01/02/a-shot-across-the-bow/
Jan 12, 2010 10:14pm
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Jan 13, 2010 3:51 PM
ptown_trojans_1 wrote: Found it...The Big Hunt, near Dupont Circle. That is awesome, as it is 2 blocks from where I work. It also looks like it was not a 1 time thing and will continue to ship taps and six packs to stores in the near future.

Oh, I hope the Christmas Ale can get out here. Heaven.

Awesome and I was just telling my boss about how great Great Lakes brews are.
http://dcbeer.com/2010/01/02/a-shot-across-the-bow/
That's the place. It's pretty close to my son's work place, too.

When I spoke to him last night he said that Great Lakes is soon going to be in other Washington sites sooner rather than later.
Jan 13, 2010 3:51pm
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Jan 13, 2010 9:00 PM
Elliot Ness & Burning River, enough said.
Jan 13, 2010 9:00pm
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Jan 13, 2010 9:01 PM
ptown_trojans_1 wrote: Found it...The Big Hunt, near Dupont Circle. That is awesome, as it is 2 blocks from where I work. It also looks like it was not a 1 time thing and will continue to ship taps and six packs to stores in the near future.

Oh, I hope the Christmas Ale can get out here. Heaven.

Awesome and I was just telling my boss about how great Great Lakes brews are.
http://dcbeer.com/2010/01/02/a-shot-across-the-bow/
I really like that place. Lived real close to Dupont Circle doing an internship in D.C. a few years ago, neat bar.
Jan 13, 2010 9:01pm
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Jan 13, 2010 9:02 PM
Though, as far as things coming out of the midwest are concerned, i prefer Bells.
Jan 13, 2010 9:02pm
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Jan 13, 2010 9:18 PM
cbus4life wrote: Though, as far as things coming out of the midwest are concerned, i prefer Bells.
Bells Porter is the hammer but Great Lakes is a good beer in its own right.
Jan 13, 2010 9:18pm
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Jan 13, 2010 10:27 PM
cbus4life wrote: I really like that place. Lived real close to Dupont Circle doing an internship in D.C. a few years ago, neat bar.
Yeah, I really like it, been there a few times. I work right next to (as in I can see the sign from by office) to another great bar in the area, Mackey's off of 19th and L. But, there are some good bars in the area.
Jan 13, 2010 10:27pm
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Jan 15, 2010 11:13 AM
love great lakes, gotta pay though $10.60 six pack xmas ail, well worth it over the holidays I might add
Jan 15, 2010 11:13am
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Jan 15, 2010 11:42 AM
gerb131 wrote:
cbus4life wrote: Though, as far as things coming out of the midwest are concerned, i prefer Bells.
Bells Porter is the hammer but Great Lakes is a good beer in its own right.
mmmm, Bells. Ever had Dogfish Head? The best IPA on the market.....imo.
Jan 15, 2010 11:42am
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Jan 15, 2010 12:04 PM
said_aouita wrote:
gerb131 wrote:
cbus4life wrote: Though, as far as things coming out of the midwest are concerned, i prefer Bells.
Bells Porter is the hammer but Great Lakes is a good beer in its own right.
mmmm, Bells. Ever had Dogfish Head? The best IPA on the market.....imo.
Dogfish 90 min is probably my favorite beer. A little expensive but well worth the doe rae mi.
Jan 15, 2010 12:04pm
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Jan 16, 2010 6:28 PM
Went last night after work to the Big Hunt and had myself some Great Lakes. They have 4 on tap, Dortmunder Gold and Burning River downstairs and Commodore Perry and Edmund Fitzgerald upstairs.

I talked with some people who were from Ohio and went to the premier on Monday. They said it was crazy packed, but it was a great time. I also spoke with the bartender and he loves the beers and was surprised by the number of people who also love the beers.

Great to have it in the area now. Now, hopefully they can put it in some stores.
Jan 16, 2010 6:28pm
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Jan 16, 2010 7:06 PM
Got 6 Great Lakes Christmas Ale chilling in the fridge right now.
Jan 16, 2010 7:06pm
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Jan 16, 2010 7:18 PM
Picked up a case of Conway's Irish Ale last night, might crack one in a few. GLBC is one of my top breweries; multiple beers I think that are the best in their class.
Jan 16, 2010 7:18pm
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Jan 17, 2010 9:12 AM
cbus4life wrote: Though, as far as things coming out of the midwest are concerned, i prefer Bells.
I meant to ask ya....finally the light bulb went off and I remembered.

Have you ever had a Dark Lord Imperial Stout, from Three Floyds?
Three Floyds is darn close to us. Located in Munster, Indiana.

If you like having to "chew" a Stout, ya gotta try a Dark Lord.
:D
Jan 17, 2010 9:12am
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Jan 17, 2010 10:13 AM
Love the Elliot Ness
Jan 17, 2010 10:13am
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Jan 17, 2010 1:13 PM
said_aouita wrote:
cbus4life wrote: Though, as far as things coming out of the midwest are concerned, i prefer Bells.
I meant to ask ya....finally the light bulb went off and I remembered.

Have you ever had a Dark Lord Imperial Stout, from Three Floyds?
Three Floyds is darn close to us. Located in Munster, Indiana.

If you like having to "chew" a Stout, ya gotta try a Dark Lord.
:D
Never had it, but i'm gonna have to try it, sounds great!!
Jan 17, 2010 1:13pm
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Jan 17, 2010 2:55 PM
Damn....now I have to wait another year for Christmas Ale!
Jan 17, 2010 2:55pm